Culture/People:

possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Collector:

Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942  Search this

Object Name:

Bifacial tool/projectile point

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

New York City, Staten Island; Richmond County; New York; USA

Island Name:

Staten Island

Date created:

1000 BC–AD 400 (Early to Middle Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collected or purchased from local residents by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) in 1921 during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.

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Catalog Number:

10/8005

Barcode:

108005.000

See related items:

Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62bcfeb67-9b91-4089-99f4-7916ac49c0cb

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_116501